Proud To Be Green
Vol. 16 No. 7
March 2012
The Wide-Mouthed Frog by Keith Faulkner
In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming
Leap Back Home to Me by Lauren Thompson
Down by the Cool of the Pool by Tony Mitton
Where Do Frogs Come From? By Alex Vern
Camping in Green by Christianne C. Jones
Growing Like Me by Anne Rockwell
Jump, Frog, Jump by Robert Kalan
In My Backyard by Don L. Curry
Scoot! by Cathryn Falwell
Nursery Rhyme: Rain on the Green Grass
Songs & Fingerplays to Share:
Green Frog
(Tune: She'll be comin' round the mountain)
It’s March!
(Tune: The Ants Go Marching)
Can you tell me what month it is?
(throw arms out to side)
It’s March! It’s March!
(march in place)
Can you tell me what month it is?
Little Green Frog in a Pond Am I
(throw arms out to side)
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It’s March! It’s March!
A little green frog in a pond am I
(march in place)
The Sounds of Spring
(Make fist with right hand.
Sometimes we sweat,
Hop fist in open palm of left hand)
(wipe forehead)
The melting snow says, “drop drop”
Hoppity, hoppity hop.
And sometimes we freeze.
The little frog goes, hop, hop
I sit on a little leaf, high and dry.
(hug self and shiver)
The little bird says, “peep, peep”
(rest fist in open palm of left hand.)
It snows and melts,
The little vine grows, creep creep
And watch all the fishes as they swim by.
(wiggle fingers like snowflakes)
The little bee says, “hum, hum, hum” (with two hands together make swimming motion)
And there’s quite a breeze.
Splash! How I make the water fly!
The little flower says, “Spring has come!”
(wave arms gently in the air)
(clap hands)
And it blows us all around,
Hoppity, hoppity hop.
(wave arms enthusiastically)
(make fist and hop in other hand)
And around, and around!
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Oh a green frog sat upon a lily pad
Oh a green frog sat upon a lily pad
He went 'croaky, croaky, croaky,
and he sounded okey-dokey
Oh a green frog sat upon a lily pad
Mailbox Preschool Edition Feb/Mar ‘09
Your next visit will be: April _____
Next month’s theme will be: “Digging Up Dirt”
More Books to Share:
Activity Ideas:
A Frog Thing by Eric Drachman
Why the Frog Has Big Eyes by Betsy Franco
Too Many Frogs by Ann and John Hassett
Tale of a Tadpole by Karen Wallace
The Frog in the Pond by Wil Mara
Hop Jump by Ellen Stoll Walsh
Hoppin’ Along: (Water Table Activity) Label several green plastic plates (lily pads) with a different
number. (If desired, add a matching set of dots below the number). Then float the lily pads in your
water table and place a supply of plastic or craft foam frogs nearby. A child identifies the number on
a lily pad and then “hops” the matching number of frogs onto the lily pad. She continues in the same
way until all the frogs are on the lily pads.
Flick! Place five black pom-poms (flies) atop each of several blocks. Provide a personalized party
blower (frog tongue) for each child. A child (frog) flicks out his tongue trying to “catch” a fly for
lunch. Each time he flicks a fly off the block, he chants, “Ribbit, ribbit, yummy fly!” He continues
in the same way until all the “flies” are eaten.
Paper Pulp Dough: Recycle your construction paper scraps! Place 1 c. torn construction paper
scraps and 1 1/2 c. water in a blender. Grate the mixture for 30 seconds, liquefy it for 45
seconds, then pour it into a large bowl. Mix in 1 small package sugar-free gelatin and 1 c.
salt; then slowly add the flour (up to 2 c.) until the dough reaches a desired consistency.
Store the dough in a refrigerator.
The Mailbox Magazine, Preschool Edition April/May 2012
Book of the Month:
The Preschooler Problem Solver by Carol Baicker-McKee, PhD.
PTC 649.123 B
“Parenting a preschooler is not for the faint of heart but the author shows parents how to make the most
of the magical years of three and four by helping their children successfully negotiate new expectations
and situations in the wider world. The book focuses on the numerous transitions that occur as a child moves
from a dependent toddler to a more social, independent preschooler. The book also considers the emotional
challenges a preschooler can face whether it’s learning to make friends or managing separations through
divorce or death. In this one-of-a-kind parenting book written specifically for parents of preschoolers,
Baicker-McKee shows moms and dads that there are few preschool problems that
can’t be solved with a little patience, a spark of ingenuity, and lots of humor.”
Road to Reading Tip:
Harford County Public Library introduces:
During the month of April, parents and caregivers can register their children (birth to 35 months) at
any branch and receive a Puppy Tales Activity Sheet with 12 simple but fun learning activities based
on the five simple practices of Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing and Playing. These practices help
children become ready to read by the time they are old enough for school. Look for more information
in the current issue of Headlines and Happenings!
QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?! Call Melinda Chase, Bel Air Branch, at 410 638-3151, ext. 2279. e-mail: [email protected]
If you have an urgent message for me, please speak with the operator at 410-638-4800 (beginning at 8 AM)
Rain on the green grass,
Rain on the tree;
Rain on the house top,
But not on me.